In this April 12, 2015 photo, a black bear sow carries food that she found while foraging through garbage cans with her four cubs in Government Hill near downtown Anchorage, Alaska. At the time the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said it planned to kill the bears, but Alaska Gov. Bill Walker asked if they could be spared, so they were fitted with tracking collars and relocated far from Anchorage. But officials said the black bears that tore up a campsite at Porcupine Campground on the Kenai Peninsula near hope, Alaska, Friday, June 12, 2015, were likely the same ones relocated from Anchorage. (Bill Roth/Alaska Dispatch News via AP)

State, federal officials euthanize relocated black bears

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Four of five black bears spared euthanasia after tearing up garbage in Anchorage have come to an unhappy end at their… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2015
In this April 12, 2015 photo, a black bear sow carries food that she found while foraging through garbage cans with her four cubs in Government Hill near downtown Anchorage, Alaska. At the time the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said it planned to kill the bears, but Alaska Gov. Bill Walker asked if they could be spared, so they were fitted with tracking collars and relocated far from Anchorage. But officials said the black bears that tore up a campsite at Porcupine Campground on the Kenai Peninsula near hope, Alaska, Friday, June 12, 2015, were likely the same ones relocated from Anchorage. (Bill Roth/Alaska Dispatch News via AP)

Jury still out in sexual assault case

The jury is still out in the case of a Palmer man accused of sexually assaulting one of his coworkers in Kenai.Rosendo Pallones, 40, has… Continue reading

An Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, drops approximately 700 gallons of water from a "Bambi Bucket" on to the Stetson Creek Fire near Cooper Landing, Alaska, June 17. Two AKARNG Black Hawk helicopters flew a total of 200 bucket missions, dumping more than 144,000 gallons of water on the 300-acre Stetson Creek Fire on the Kenai Peninsula. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Balinda O'Neal)

Weather aids Cooper Landing progress, firefighter injured by bear

Both fires in the Cooper Landing area are better contained than they were on Monday.A press release from the United States Department of Agriculture Forest… Continue reading

An Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, drops approximately 700 gallons of water from a "Bambi Bucket" on to the Stetson Creek Fire near Cooper Landing, Alaska, June 17. Two AKARNG Black Hawk helicopters flew a total of 200 bucket missions, dumping more than 144,000 gallons of water on the 300-acre Stetson Creek Fire on the Kenai Peninsula. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Balinda O'Neal)

Work continues on Card Street fire

Crews continued to work on getting water to the interior of the Card Street fire and establishing fire lines throughout Tuesday.Firefighters have been planning a… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2015
  • By MEGAN PACER and KELLY SULLIVAN

Export program makes the final cut

For growers in the Kenai Peninsula’s developing agriculture industries, exporting internationally is still an option. A Division of Agriculture inspector position that issues phytosanitary certifications,… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Update: Cooper Landing fires hold steady

Monday, 1 p.m.:The Stetson Creek fire is estimated at 212 acres, and the Juneau Lake fire is estimated at 573 acres, according to an announcement… Continue reading

Nikiski man dies playing Russian Roulette

A Nikiski man was found dead in a Sterling residence on Sunday after accidentally shooting himself while playing Russian Roulette. According to an Alaska State… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2015
  • By Megan
Nikiski Fire Department personnel work on a fire on Arness Road in nikiski Monday.

Fire burns Nikiski home

The Nikiski Fire Department responded to a house fire in Nikiski on Monday evening. Deputy Chief Trent Burnett said about 15 firefighters responded to a… Continue reading

Nikiski Fire Department personnel work on a fire on Arness Road in nikiski Monday.

Cooper Landing fires see containment

Crews working the two active fires in Cooper Landing inched closer to containing the blazes Monday. The United States Forest Service cited good weather as… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan

Jury deliberates sexual assault case

A jury was in deliberations Monday in the case of a cannery worker accused of sexually assaulting his female coworker. Rosendo Pallones, 40, of Palmer,… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Gwen Johnson talks to Louise Harbison at Heritage Place Monday, June 22, 2015, in Soldotna, Alaska.

Nursing home acknowledged for elder care

Heritage Place, a continuing care and skilled nursing facility owned and operated by Central Peninsula Hospital, is now nationally certified as a top provider for… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2015
  • By Kelly Sullivan
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Gwen Johnson talks to Louise Harbison at Heritage Place Monday, June 22, 2015, in Soldotna, Alaska.

Card Street fire sees minimal movement

The Card Street fire, which held steady at 7,352 acres, gave firefighters more work on Monday as the sun came out and winds picked up.Division… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2015
  • By KELLY SULLIVAN and MEGAN PACER

3 insurers plan to leave Alaska individual health market

JUNEAU — Thousands of Alaskans will have to find a new insurer after a shake-up in the state’s health insurance market.Aetna and State Farm plan… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2015
  • By Becky Bohrer
Soldotna trustworthy celebrates 10 years at new store

Soldotna trustworthy celebrates 10 years at new store

Ten years ago Paul Miller and his family moved their popular Soldotna Trustworthy Hardware & Fishing to a brand new location and building on the… Continue reading

Soldotna trustworthy celebrates 10 years at new store
CPH offers Breast Health navigators

CPH offers Breast Health navigators

Central Peninsula Hospital (CPH) recently introduced a new program for community members faced with the daunting challenge of a breast cancer diagnosis. Along with the… Continue reading

CPH offers Breast Health navigators
Alaskan Legends: 'Two Rusty Ravens'

Alaskan Legends: ‘Two Rusty Ravens’

As Alaska’s official Balladeer Hobo Jim put into song, “This is the Land where legends are born!” Two such legends, internationally acclaimed horn carving artist… Continue reading

Alaskan Legends: 'Two Rusty Ravens'
Artzy Market opens at historic Soldotna site

Artzy Market opens at historic Soldotna site

Operated by local artists and craftsman, three new stores are now open at the historic location of the Gouderman homestead just before the north bank… Continue reading

Artzy Market opens at historic Soldotna site
North Star Metals opens metal roof manufacturing plant

North Star Metals opens metal roof manufacturing plant

For decades Alaska’s leaders have been calling for economic diversification with manufacturing of products other than our natural resources. Alaskans are mindful of shipping costs… Continue reading

North Star Metals opens metal roof manufacturing plant
Youth Leadership team dedicated

Youth Leadership team dedicated

Alaska bears some of the most drastic statistics in terms of drug and alcohol abuse, which are associated with domestic violence. Changing those statistics have… Continue reading

Youth Leadership team dedicated